Head of Client Money Governance

AON; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking a Head of Client Money Governance in London, a hybrid role combining virtual work with time in the London office. You will be the key finance lead on client money compliance and accounting for fiduciary balance sheet.

As a qualified accountant, you will oversee governance, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure accurate month‑end reporting while mentoring colleagues in client money matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with knowledge of FCA CASS 5 client money requirements.
• Experience in auditing, accounting or reporting functions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and communication abilities with influence.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of client money calculations.
• Lead the client money governance by chairing the client money committee and maintaining procedures and controls.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve client money compliance and finance processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end close for fiduciary ledgers and accounts, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Deliver an annual client money training module to relevant colleagues.

Skills

FCA CASS 5 rules

Auditing background

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Head of Client Money Governance

Are you a qualified accountant? Do you have strong knowledge of the FCA CASS 5 rules? This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office with the opportunity to be the key finance lead on client money compliance and accounting for the fiduciary balance sheet!

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the FCA’s CASS 5 client money requirements by maintaining the strong governance structure and providing guidance to the business and on various projects. Additionally, the role is responsible for the accounting, financial control/oversight and analytics of the fiduciary assets and liabilities on the balance sheet.

• Overseeing the completion of the client money calculations.
• Maintaining strong client money governance by leading the client money committee, owning the procedures and risk & controls matrix and ensuring completion of the external client money audit.
• Driving strategic initiatives and project based work to ensure client money compliance, alongside improving the processes and controls of the function.
• Ensuring a successful financial close as it relates to fiduciary ledgers and fiduciary accounts. This should be timely and accurate, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, resolution of issues, responding to queries and providing insightful analysis to support the month end reporting process.
• Providing an annual client money training module to relevant colleagues.

How this opportunity is different

This is your opportunity to work within the Controllership function of a large multinational insurance broker, collaborating not just across the function, but also across the business internationally. Make a difference and provide a positive impact to the business by utilising your client money and accounting knowledge in a variety of projects alongside the day‑to‑day activities of the team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Expertise in FCA CASS 5 Client Money rules.
• Background in an auditing, accounting or reporting function.
• Strong attention to detail, including analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence to achieve common objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.